Key Points
Accused arrested under Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act
Incident occurred while perpetrator was under influence of alcohol
Cows treated and currently out of danger
Local BJP leaders condemned the brutal act
The accused has been identified as Syed Nasru (30) and is a resident of Champaran district of Bihar. According to the investigation carried out by police, the accused had committed this act under the influence of alcohol.
The police have registered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 and section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
The accused works as a helper in a plastic and cloth bag stitching shop 50 metres away from the place of the incident. No other person is found to be involved in the incident.
The cows after being treated are presently out of danger.
This comes after Bengaluru police registered a case after an unidentified miscreant allegedly severed the udders of three cows in the Vinayaka Nagar area of the city, officials said on Sunday.
According to the police, an FIR has been filed at the Cottonpet police station under Section 325 of the BNS in connection with the incident.
The cow owner, Karna, said, "I am deeply upset. The cows were tied near our house at night, and we found out about this cruel act in the morning. We don't know who did this, but we have lodged a complaint with the police. I want justice."
The injured animals were taken to the Chamarajpet veterinary hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders and members of different groups and organisations visited the hospital and strongly condemned the incident.
BJP leader and MLC Ravi Kumar said that the cows have lost a lot of blood and urged the government to take strict action. "I urge the government to identify the miscreants and arrest them. I also request the government to provide a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the owner," he said. Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has condemned the alleged severing of the udders of cows in Bengaluru's Vinayaka Nagar, calling it an inhumane act and criticising the state government for its failure to protect animals.
